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Law
The criminal offender
Pearson EdexcelA-Level
Pearson-A-Level-Law
Master the core of criminal liability, from actus reus and mens rea to specific property offences, defences, and sentencing. This comprehensive guide provides everything you need to secure top marks in Topic 2.2 of your GCSE Law exam.
Law
The individual
Pearson EdexcelA-Level
Pearson-A-Level-Law
This topic covers the essential legal rights and protections you have as an individual, from protecting your reputation to your privacy and property. It's a heavily tested area that requires precise application of specific Acts, particularly the Defamation Act 2013 and Occupiers' Liability Acts.
Law
The nature, purpose of and liability in law
Pearson EdexcelA-Level
Pearson-A-Level-Law
This topic introduces the very foundations of the legal system: what law is, why we need it, and how it differs from everyday rules. It's a crucial topic because understanding the distinction between civil and criminal liability, and the theories behind punishment, underpins everything else you'll study in GCSE Law.
Law
The sources of English law, its enforcement and administration
Pearson EdexcelA-Level
Pearson-A-Level-Law
This topic explores the fundamental question: where do our laws come from? You will learn how Parliament creates statutes, how judges interpret them and make new law through precedent, and the roles of the legal personnel who keep the justice system running.
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